Turkmen rugs

These Persian rugs are made by Turkmen tribes living in northeast Iran. The Turkmen rugs are often on the smaller side because the traditional nomadic lifestyle of the Turkmen tribes did not allow them to make bigger carpets. The weavers travel along with the herds that supply the wool for their carpets. Larger Turkmen carpets are made in villages instead of in nomadic groups. Turkmen demography consists of different subgroups each making their own kinds of Persian carpets. The different styles share the use of red and brown shades as dominant colors in their patterns. Turkmen rug patterns often contain purple, yellow and green details. Turkmen artists are well known for their extensive technical abilities. They are able to make dense carpets with a high number of knots per M². The high density intensifies the patterns and colors used.